To encourage adaptive reuse of former industrial sites.

To provide housing for the needs of the older American population of the Borough, County and region.

Senior citizen housing providing residences for permanent residents aged 55 years or over in which the residential property and the residential-related open space, recreation facilities and property are all owned by a mutual non-profit corporation, or corporations, established pursuant to the laws of the State of New Jersey and also governed by Section 123 of Title II of the National Housing Act as amended, or provisions of a similar or comparable nature or by individuals, condominiums associations or other entities, all of which shall have rules and regulations controlling the development in conformance with the minimum standards set forth in this zone.

Convenience Retail Component. In addition to the senior citizen residential component, the senior housing project may include:

Management and administrative office space servicing only the senior citizen housing complex shall be permitted:

Off-street parking and loading areas.

Fences, walls and hedges.

Private noncommercial recreational facilities for the exclusive use of the residents of the senior citizen housing facility.

Satellite dish antennas.

Minimum lot area: one acre.

Maximum gross site density: 20 dwelling units per acre.

Minimum lot width: 300 feet.

Minimum lot depth: 500 feet.

Minimum building setback to any exterior property line: 50 feet.

Maximum lot coverage by building: 15%.

Maximum impervious lot coverage: 50%.

Floor to area ratio (FAR): 0.33 maximum.

Minimum open space or landscaped area: 40%.

Maximum height: four stories.

Community room floor area shall be provided at the rate of 10 square feet per dwelling unit.

Minimum landscaped buffer area adjoining existing adjacent land uses: 25 feet wide.

Minimum developed recreation area: A minimum of 10% of the required open space area shall provide improved active and/or passive recreation facilities.

Dwelling units — minimum floor area:

All nonresidential uses, such as but not limited to: professional offices, home professional offices, institutional, commercial, industrial and educational uses, including signs.

All residential uses not specifically permitted in this zone.

Hookah lounges.

Tattoo/piercing parlors.

All classes of cannabis establishments or cannabis distributors or cannabis delivery services as said terms are defined in section 3 of P.L. 2021, c. 16, but not the delivery of cannabis items and related supplies by a delivery service.

Alternative Treatment Centers as defined in P.L. 2009, c. 307 (N.J.S.A. 24:6I-3) and the regulations implementing P.L. 2009, c. 307 (N.J.A.C. 8:64-2).

Smoke shops.

Vape shops.

Minimum off-street parking: 0.5 spaces per dwelling unit.

One off-street parking space per employee.

One off-street parking space per 250 dwelling units.

Affordability. At least 20% of all units constructed shall be set aside for affordable units for low and moderate income residents in conformance with the rules and procedures promulgated by the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing.

Medical Facilities. There shall be a minimum of 500 square feet of floor area provided to allow for the provision of all medical facilities, including first, and periodic visits by one or more members of the medical profession and/or for consultation/treatment of residents for the retirement community as required by any applicable Federal, State or local regulations. Direct exterior access shall be designed to convenient on-site loading space for emergency vehicles to the medical suite.

Lighting standards for outdoor parking areas shall be a maximum 20 feet height and shall be reflected away from windows of the dwelling units and from any nearby residences in order to minimize the impact of such lighting on the residents in the dwelling units.

No dwelling units shall be permitted in any basement area.

Coin-operated laundry washing and drying machines shall be located on every other floor of each building in adequate number for the sole use of the occupants.

A minimum of 500 square feet shall be provided for building and grounds maintenance and repair shop with storage.

All units constructed shall be designed to accommodate a barrier-free life-style and shall comply with all applicable Federal and State minimum design standards for barrier-free dwelling units, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Alarm switches shall be installed in each dwelling unit to summon aid in an emergency. The switches shall be located at least in the bedroom and bathroom. The switches shall be connected to illuminate an audio and visual signal in a central location.

Storage Space. A minimum of 80 square feet of gross floor area of storage space shall be provided within the floor plan design of each senior dwelling unit.

The size and arrangement of bathrooms and fixtures therein shall be adequate for the convenient use of older persons. The floor finish shall be impervious to water, have non-slip characteristics, and slope inward. The threshold of the bathroom shall be flush with the floor. All plumbing fixtures, accessories and trim shall be selected for and provide the maximum contribution to the safety, convenience and aid to older persons. Grab bars shall be provided beside toilets and in bathtubs and/or shower stalls. Shower stalls will include a built-in seat or bench or sufficient space for a bath stool.

Security. The entire senior housing project shall be provided with a security system and physical security measures designed pursuant to the review and written approval of the Borough Police Department.

The entire senior housing project and each individual senior dwelling unit shall be provided with a fire alarm system sensitive to the presence of both heat and smoke designed pursuant to the review and written approval of the Borough Fire Chief and Borough Fire Subcode Official.

A maximum of 5% of the total number of units to be developed may be two bedroom units, providing a minimum of 800 square feet of gross floor area.

Nonprofit recreational, cultural and community facilities for the use of the residents of the senior housing project and their guests may be permitted, including but not limited to: community multi-purpose room, dining room, kitchen, lobby-sitting areas, library, tenants/occupants office area, indoor recreation activities, exterior active and passive recreation areas, picnic areas, etc.

All elevators included in any project shall provide adequate width and length, and shall provide adequate door width, for use by any stretchers or other patient transport devices used by the Milltown emergency services agencies.